Новости за 05.11.2015

TEHRAN — Thousands of Iranians burned the American flag and chanted slogans Wednesday as they marked the anniversary of the seizure of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran by militant students 36 years ago. The annual state-organized rally drew greater attention this year, as Iranian hard-liners look to counter moderate President Hassan Rouhani’s outreach to the West following a landmark nuclear deal reached with world powers in July. On Nov. 4, 1979, militant students stormed the U.S. Embassy compound and... Читать дальше...

In a clear message to China to desist from using strong-arm tactics to unilaterally change the status-quo in South China Sea (SCS), India on Wednesday said nations in the region must strive to resolve territorial disputes in a peaceful manner in accordance with international laws.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Oscar Mayer employees and government officials struggled to come to grips Wednesday with the news that the meat processer's parent company will shut down its Madison headq…

ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. (AP) — The latest developments in the investigation into the September shooting death of an Illinois police officer. (All times local):

"The An-12B was is no state to fly because it failed to undergo timely technical servicing... That should have included work on extending its resources and exploitation timeframe," Antonov said in a statement.

Euro weakness reignited a debate by traders on whether the currency will trade in parity with the dollar before the end of 2015.

DENVER - A Colorado county that boasts the world's largest outdoor marijuana farm and has been actively courting the new pot industry has approved the world's first marijuana-funded college scholarship.

DENVER (AP) — A Colorado county that boasts the world's largest outdoor marijuana farm and has been actively courting the new pot industry has approved the world's first marijuana-funded colle…

"Adding a scholarship that comes from an industry we are fostering is a logical method to address several of our community issues," including an unemployment rate that lags the statewide average, said Chris Markuson, Pueblo's economic development director. Through aggressive recruitment efforts and financial incentives, the southern Colorado county has attracted a booming industry of marijuana growers fleeing higher costs in the Denver area. The result is that most Colorado pot plants are grown in warehouses under expensive lighting... Читать дальше...

"Adding a scholarship that comes from an industry we are fostering is a logical method to address several of our community issues," including an unemployment rate that lags the statewide average, said Chris Markuson, Pueblo's economic development director. Through aggressive recruitment efforts and financial incentives, the southern Colorado county has attracted a booming industry of marijuana growers fleeing higher costs in the Denver area. The result is that most Colorado pot plants are grown in warehouses under expensive lighting... Читать дальше...

Expressing solidarity with Irom Sharmila’s 15-year-long hunger strike for the repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), 1958, around 40 ethnic groups under the banner of Assam Sanmilita Mahasangha (ASM) urged the United Nations (UN) to not consider India’s appeal for permanent membership in the Security Council till the controversial legislation was revoked.

According to Delhi government order late tonight, six IAS officers posted in various departments "will look after only the works related to vigilance of the assigned departments".

U.S. stocks could tread water again Thursday as investors await Friday morning's key employment report.

ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) — Authorities say a Roswell High School teacher has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a teenage student. Police say the male student was 16 at the time the alleged sexual incidents began in September.

XPO Logistics named a veteran transportation manager with large shippers to head the former Con-way Inc fleet. The company also reported a widening quarterly loss

Trump’s claim alleged a criminal conspiracy to remove his management company from its unpaid position as building administrator for the luxury property in Panama City. The owners’ board of directors had accused Trump’s managers of repeatedly exceeding budgets, paying themselves bonuses without permission and improperly passing costs from the building’s Trump-controlled hotel. At a key vote in May, building investors and residents overwhelmingly rejected a Trump-backed proposal to recoup more than... Читать дальше...

ASHBURN, Virginia - The Washington Redskins understand why few outsiders believe they can compete with the New England Patriots on Sunday.

Has Samsung taken a lead over Apple in the Indian premium phone market?

Has Samsung taken a lead over Apple in the Indian premium phone market?

Not surprising, but not ideal.

A newly elected suburban Pennsylvania prosecutor could be positioned to bring the first criminal charges of sex assault against comedian Bill Cosby, though the clock is ticking, legal experts said on Wednesday.

Kevin Steele, a Democrat, on Tuesday defeated opponent Bruce Castor, a Republican, in the race for district attorney in Montgomery County, where Cosby's first named accuser filed a 2005 complaint against the actor.

The statute of limitations runs out in January on that case... Читать дальше...

These two pals celebrated Halloween this year with a harmless joke that was both a trick and a treat.

Dressed up as two doting grandmothers, YouTube user Trent Toney and a friend went from door to door on Oct. 31 offering goodies to neighbors who themselves were handing out candy. The pair even brought their own door with them, setting up the facade of a home at each (real) house they visited.

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PARIS - Roger Federer raced into the third round of the Paris Masters with an exhilarating display of attacking tennis on Wednesday, thrashing Italian Andreas Seppi of Italy 6-1, 6-1 in just 47 minutes.

PARIS (AP) — Roger Federer raced into the third round of the Paris Masters with an exhilarating display of attacking tennis on Wednesday, thrashing Italian Andreas Seppi of Italy 6-1, 6-1 in j…

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that growing, possessing and smoking marijuana for recreation is legal under the right to freedom.